XPO’s administrative restructuring leads to Q4 operating income dip

The 3.4% year-over-year decline came amid equity award payouts tied to former chairman Brad Jacobs pivoting away from direct involvement in the company, the carrier said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2026

WM to acquire Waste Resources in California

The company, which offers residential and commercial hauling to parts of Southern California, operates a fleet of 60 vehicles. 

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 10, 2026

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Volvo Q4 truck orders fall 34% YoY in North America

The manufacturer anticipates weak Q1 deliveries as it continues to underutilize its capacity due to the ongoing freight recession.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 9, 2026

Sprint Mart launches professional driver loyalty program

The platform lets members earn points when they buy fuel, which can be redeemed for free showers or drinks, or select in-store discounts.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 9, 2026

Old Dominion reports nearly 9% YoY drop in Q4 operating income

The company said the primary driver of the decline was a nearly 10% year-over-year decrease in shipments during the quarter. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 6, 2026

AAA Cooper seeks to build new facility in Spokane, Washington

The new site will feature a truck loading dock and office, have a footprint over 29,000 square feet and is estimated to be worth $14 million once completed.

By David Taube • Feb. 6, 2026

Schneider National’s Q4 profits in intermodal up 5% YoY

While revenue in the segment fell 8%, quarterly income from operations rose $800,000 from a year ago.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2026

Knight Transportation names president

Former PAM Transport CEO Joe Vitirrito is now leading the Knight-Swift business unit after rejoining the carrier in November.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 4, 2026

ArcBest offsets freight recession pressures with new LTL customers

The company is leaning on new business to drive shipments as it waits for key industries like manufacturing to recover.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 4, 2026

2026 federal spending bill provides $200M for truck parking

The American Transportation Research Institute found that the average truck driver spends about 56 minutes of drive time daily seeking a safe place to park.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 4, 2026

Schneider National’s Q4 income from operations falls 14%

However, the carrier’s truckload segment provided a silver lining by gaining nearly $50 million in new revenues from a year ago.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2026

CH Robinson’s surface transportation business a bright spot in Q4

The segment posted a 6.6% year over year profit jump on higher volumes in truckload services.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2026

PMI expands in January, reaching highest point in four years

Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to ISM’s survey respondents.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 3, 2026

Key trucking trends and risks to follow in 2026

Learn how carriers are building resiliency as they seek signs for market recovery and regulatory clarity in this collection of Trucking Dive outlooks.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2026

Landstar profits take $16.7M hit from court case, crashes

Two vehicle incidents and a 2021 fatal collision drove up insurance claims costs in Q4, the company reported Wednesday.

By David Taube • Feb. 2, 2026

Pilot expands electric semi-truck charging plans

The travel center company plans to add Tesla chargers at around 20 locations across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 2, 2026

PlusAI shores up OEM partnership ahead of public offering

Volkswagen subsidiary Traton Group commits $25 million to ramp up autonomous truck production.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 30, 2026

‘Only as good as your weakest link’: Estes Express Lines COO notes service strategy in expansion

In an interview with Trucking Dive, Webb Estes noted how characteristics of his company — private and debt free — help it to look more long-term.

By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2026

Trucking M&A outlook: Economy, technology and uncertainty may shape opportunistic deals

Analysts predict regional companies, LTL operators and pharmaceutical carriers are among the businesses that could see significant activity in 2026.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2026

Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability

Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 29, 2026

Schneider National promotes new CEO from within

Transportation segment leader Jim Filter will take over the role from Mark Rourke, who will become executive chairman of the company.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2026

Werner Enterprises acquires FirstFleet for $283M in an all-cash deal

The deal grows the carrier’s dedicated trucking business and adds around 2,400 tractors and 11 strategically located properties throughout the U.S.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 28, 2026

Knight-Swift CEO notes organic market growth appeal in LTL

“Our entry into the LTL industry and subsequent expansion over the past few years is just the beginning,” Adam Miller said.

By David Taube • Jan. 28, 2026

Front-line supervisors are often promoted without leadership skills, Gallup says

Employees tend to “rise to a level of respective incompetence,” being promoted “until their performance declines,” a report found.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 27, 2026

Key trucking voices note possible market lift, limitations for 2026

The industry could undergo incremental or inflationary upticks in freight demand, with federal policies at the forefront, analysts said.

By David Taube • Jan. 27, 2026